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Lowndes, Marie Belloc
1868
1947
Lowndes, Marie Adelaide Belloc
Belloc-Lowndes, Marie Adelaide
Belloc, Marie Adelaide
Belloc, M. A. (Marie Adelaide)
The Chink in the Armour
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"The Chink in the Armour" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds mainly around Sylvia Bailey, a beautiful young widow, who finds herself in Paris where she encounters the intriguing world of fortune-telling and the complexities of friendship and love. The narrative hints at themes of mystery and potential danger lurking beneath the surface of seemingly innocent pursuits like gambling and fortune-telling. At the start of the novel, Sylvia is introduced as a charming and somewhat naive character who is adjusting to life in Paris after the recent loss of her husband. The opening scenes depict her daily life and her budding friendship with Anna Wolsky, another widow who challenges Sylvia's perceptions of love and risk. When the two women decide to visit a fortune teller, Madame Cagliostra, the atmosphere becomes charged with anticipation, foreshadowing the intertwining fates that lie ahead for both women. Sylvia's reluctance to part with her cherished pearls—representative of her newfound independence—pairs with Anna’s fascination for gambling, setting the stage for a narrative filled with tension, choices, and caution against unknown dangers that may threaten their freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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